Film comparison
Kodak Double-X 5222 vs ORWO/FilmoTec P 400
On paper these two films are very close. The differences are in the look.
Open in the compare toolSide by side
| Double-X 5222 | P 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kodak | ORWO/FilmoTec |
| Type | Black & white | Black & white |
| Box speed | ISO 250 | ISO 250 |
| Process | B&W | B&W |
| Formats | 35mm, bulk-100ft | 35mm |
| Grain | Medium | — |
| Contrast | Medium high | — |
| Latitude | Good | — |
| Saturation | — | — |
| Price, 35mm | about £12.00 | — |
| Price, 120 | — | — |
| Availability | Current | Current |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Double-X 5222
- Classic cinema negative stock with a distinctive look. Medium grain with good tonal range and moderate contrast. Widely used in still photography for its cinematic rendering.
- P 400
- Panchromatic film originally developed for bank surveillance cameras; rated ISO 250 by the manufacturer despite the name.
Which suits what
Better pick: Double-X 5222
Street photography, Cinematic look, Bulk loading
Both work well
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Better pick: P 400
General
Long exposures (reciprocity)
| Metered | Double-X 5222 | P 400 |
|---|---|---|
| 1s | 1s | No data |
| 10s | 25s | No data |
| 30s | 2m 11s | No data |
| 2m | 10m | No data |
Corrected exposure from each film’s published reciprocity data. Reciprocity calculator